by lvdc1992 | Jul 24, 2023 | Dental implants, Oral health
Bone loss in teeth Bone loss is a common result of tooth loss and chronic periodontitis. It affects the bone that surrounds and provides support to the teeth. Age has no impact on the likelihood of experiencing bone loss, as it can occur in individuals of any age and...
by lvdc1992 | May 8, 2023 | Dental implants, oral surgery
What is a sinus lift? A sinus lift is a surgical procedure that is conducted to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw when molars (back teeth) have been lost or must be extracted, and there isn’t sufficient bone to support dental implants. This procedure...
by lvdc1992 | Jan 23, 2023 | Oral health, oral surgery
What is crown lengthening? There are several different types of crown lengthening procedures that are used. In order to expose more of the surface of your tooth, a crown lengthening procedure is designed to reshape your gums at the base of your affected tooth. If...
by lvdc1992 | Oct 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you live in Victorville and have noticed any issues with your gums, the importance of visiting a dentist who provides periodontics cannot be overstated. Unfortunately, when most people think of good dental health, the first thing that comes to mind is a set of...